Chapter 683
The magistrate started, and the rest of the guests naturally echoed. Chu Ruifeng and Qiao Yun also smiled and nodded when they heard what they said.Regardless of whether these people are sincere or false, those words of blessing will make people feel comfortable after listening to them.
After exchanging pleasantries, Chu Ruifeng said again, "Thank you for your kindness, Mr. Chu thanked you all here. Come, today is a happy day. In order to celebrate the reunion of our husband and wife, Mr. Chu will offer you a glass first." While speaking, Chu Ruifeng raised his wine glass and drank it down in one gulp.
When Chu Ruifeng toasted, the following people naturally had to drink, so everyone raised their glasses and drank freely, and just like that, the banquet officially began.Everyone was a little restrained at first, but after a while, seeing that Chu Ruifeng was not as cold and unapproachable as they had heard in the past, gradually everyone relaxed and enjoyed the delicious food and wine in front of them.
Today's dinner was made by Aunt Yun and Aunt Wei in person.Every dish has been studied with the cooks in the house for a long time, and strives to be perfect.Therefore, whether it is in terms of material selection or workmanship, it can be regarded as good. Of course, it is still a little worse compared with the princess's mansion. After all, the chef's craftsmanship is there. It is estimated that it will get better after a while.
With the carefully prepared food and wine, coupled with the rare harmonious atmosphere in the hall, the banquet this night went very smoothly.The guests drank happily and talked freely. They also put forward some suggestions for the governance of Luzhou.
It should be said that Luzhou, as a relatively important city in Jiangbei, has an excellent geographical location, and it can be regarded as a place that must be contested by military strategists.In addition, there are many fertile fields around Luzhou City, and there are many rivers and lakes distributed here. The material resources here are very rich, and it was also known as a rich place in the past.
It's just that in the past two years, the imperial court's tyranny has continued to intensify. Places like Luzhou have been regarded as fat meat by the imperial court, and countless miscellaneous taxes have been levied.Most of the people's hard-earned income for a year has to be handed over to the court, so that people's livelihood is withered and miserable.
After Chu Ruifeng occupied Luzhou, he strictly restrained his subordinates and did not allow soldiers to harass the people.And also promulgated a series of decrees to exempt all kinds of exorbitant taxes, which gradually eased the lives of the people.These are all things that are very beneficial to the development of people's livelihood. The common people have benefited from this, and the merchants and wealthy households are somewhat relieved.Everyone still supports the Rebel Army very much.
Of course, the rebels in Luzhou also needed food and drink.Although Chu Ruifeng has huge financial support behind him, under the current situation, seaborne trade is bound to become more and more difficult.Moreover, wars broke out everywhere, and the people's lives were difficult. The original shipping business was bound to be greatly affected.The wealth in Chu Ruifeng's hands is bound to not last forever, and part of it still needs to be expropriated from the people.
Seeing that the autumn harvest is about to come, Chu Ruifeng also wants to take this opportunity to discuss with these people who came today, specifically about the tax standards of various places around Luzhou.It is necessary to formulate a perfect standard, so that the life of the people can be good, and the supply of the rebel army can be guaranteed, so as to achieve a win-win situation as much as possible.
Hearing Chu Ruifeng's question, everyone was pondering in their own minds. Some people put forward some suggestions cautiously, and then many people joined the discussion.In the end, under the coordination and discussion between Chu Ruifeng and the magistrate, a rough standard was formulated.
The new tax regulations are two-thirds lower than those of the previous Daliao rule, and at the same time exempted a series of unreasonable miscellaneous taxes.The people in Luzhou Fucheng pay taxes and food twice a year in summer and autumn, and the tax rate is calculated according to the fifteenth tax.
In other words, if one mu of land produces [-] catties of grain, [-] catties of tax must be paid.This amount is far lower than the tax rate stipulated by Daliao.You know, during the previous peak tax rate period, it was nearly half of it.Chu Ruifeng also promised that this is only a temporary trial, and if the rebel army has other ways to supply demand in the future, the tax will be reduced again.
In addition to stipulating taxes, matters such as corvee were also determined.The number and time of corvee service for the people are stipulated every year, and the date of corvee service has been reduced by about two-thirds compared with before. In this way, the labor loss of the people can be avoided.Once migrant workers are needed for emergency work, a certain amount of subsidies need to be given for the time beyond the corvée period, which reduces the exploitation of the common people.
Taxes and corvee are two important aspects of people's lives. Both of these aspects have been reduced, and at the same time a lot of unnecessary expenditures have been avoided. As long as there is no particularly large turmoil, people's lives will gradually improve. becoming steady.What Chu Ruifeng wanted was for the common people to recuperate, and only when the common people were rich could they truly support the rebel army.The aspiration of the people is the key to success. If you win the hearts of the people, do you still worry about the world?
Qiaoyun is not proficient in the things that Chu Ruifeng discussed with others, she just watched Chu Ruifeng fascinated.Seeing Chu Ruifeng chatting with others in high spirits, Qiao Yun felt that Chu Ruifeng was so handsome.Such an outstanding man in front of him belonged to her Huang Qiaoyun's husband, that kind of pride filled her heart, and Qiaoyun couldn't help but looked at Chu Ruifeng and giggled.
The discussion between Chu Ruifeng and everyone came to an end for the time being, and he turned his head by chance, just in time to see Qiaoyun's silly smile.Chu Ruifeng couldn't help laughing immediately, this silly girl, why is she so cute?Such a straightforward and undisguised expression of his inner thoughts made his heart jump with joy, and he just wanted to hold the best of everything in front of her eyes and love her wholeheartedly.
"But you're bored? If you're bored, you might as well leave later. I guess there's still some time here, so you shouldn't stay up too late. I'll go back to accompany you as soon as my side is over." Chu Ruifeng knew Qiaoyun's daily work and rest time, so he said this because he was afraid that the banquet would be too late and Qiaoyun would not be able to hold it.
Qiao Yun shook her head, "It's okay, I don't feel bored, it's very interesting to listen to you talk. I'll sit for a while and leave later. It's not too early. It's okay, just do your serious business, Don't worry about me, there are so many delicious ones, I can just eat some of them."
Qiao Yun felt very happy that Chu Ruifeng was able to pay attention to himself at any time while he was busy.Although the banquet in front of him is not very attractive to Qiaoyun, but Qiaoyun only needs to look at Chu Ruifeng, and he will be extremely satisfied.The two of them have been separated for so long, and they couldn't get together well in Anqing before, but now that they have the opportunity, of course she has to see enough.
The beloved woman in front of him was cute and sweet, and Chu Ruifeng's heart was also overflowing with tenderness. He stretched out his hand to hold Qiaoyun's weak and boneless little hand, and finally comforted him a little. "Then you go back and pack up and wait for me, okay?"
(End of this chapter)
The magistrate started, and the rest of the guests naturally echoed. Chu Ruifeng and Qiao Yun also smiled and nodded when they heard what they said.Regardless of whether these people are sincere or false, those words of blessing will make people feel comfortable after listening to them.
After exchanging pleasantries, Chu Ruifeng said again, "Thank you for your kindness, Mr. Chu thanked you all here. Come, today is a happy day. In order to celebrate the reunion of our husband and wife, Mr. Chu will offer you a glass first." While speaking, Chu Ruifeng raised his wine glass and drank it down in one gulp.
When Chu Ruifeng toasted, the following people naturally had to drink, so everyone raised their glasses and drank freely, and just like that, the banquet officially began.Everyone was a little restrained at first, but after a while, seeing that Chu Ruifeng was not as cold and unapproachable as they had heard in the past, gradually everyone relaxed and enjoyed the delicious food and wine in front of them.
Today's dinner was made by Aunt Yun and Aunt Wei in person.Every dish has been studied with the cooks in the house for a long time, and strives to be perfect.Therefore, whether it is in terms of material selection or workmanship, it can be regarded as good. Of course, it is still a little worse compared with the princess's mansion. After all, the chef's craftsmanship is there. It is estimated that it will get better after a while.
With the carefully prepared food and wine, coupled with the rare harmonious atmosphere in the hall, the banquet this night went very smoothly.The guests drank happily and talked freely. They also put forward some suggestions for the governance of Luzhou.
It should be said that Luzhou, as a relatively important city in Jiangbei, has an excellent geographical location, and it can be regarded as a place that must be contested by military strategists.In addition, there are many fertile fields around Luzhou City, and there are many rivers and lakes distributed here. The material resources here are very rich, and it was also known as a rich place in the past.
It's just that in the past two years, the imperial court's tyranny has continued to intensify. Places like Luzhou have been regarded as fat meat by the imperial court, and countless miscellaneous taxes have been levied.Most of the people's hard-earned income for a year has to be handed over to the court, so that people's livelihood is withered and miserable.
After Chu Ruifeng occupied Luzhou, he strictly restrained his subordinates and did not allow soldiers to harass the people.And also promulgated a series of decrees to exempt all kinds of exorbitant taxes, which gradually eased the lives of the people.These are all things that are very beneficial to the development of people's livelihood. The common people have benefited from this, and the merchants and wealthy households are somewhat relieved.Everyone still supports the Rebel Army very much.
Of course, the rebels in Luzhou also needed food and drink.Although Chu Ruifeng has huge financial support behind him, under the current situation, seaborne trade is bound to become more and more difficult.Moreover, wars broke out everywhere, and the people's lives were difficult. The original shipping business was bound to be greatly affected.The wealth in Chu Ruifeng's hands is bound to not last forever, and part of it still needs to be expropriated from the people.
Seeing that the autumn harvest is about to come, Chu Ruifeng also wants to take this opportunity to discuss with these people who came today, specifically about the tax standards of various places around Luzhou.It is necessary to formulate a perfect standard, so that the life of the people can be good, and the supply of the rebel army can be guaranteed, so as to achieve a win-win situation as much as possible.
Hearing Chu Ruifeng's question, everyone was pondering in their own minds. Some people put forward some suggestions cautiously, and then many people joined the discussion.In the end, under the coordination and discussion between Chu Ruifeng and the magistrate, a rough standard was formulated.
The new tax regulations are two-thirds lower than those of the previous Daliao rule, and at the same time exempted a series of unreasonable miscellaneous taxes.The people in Luzhou Fucheng pay taxes and food twice a year in summer and autumn, and the tax rate is calculated according to the fifteenth tax.
In other words, if one mu of land produces [-] catties of grain, [-] catties of tax must be paid.This amount is far lower than the tax rate stipulated by Daliao.You know, during the previous peak tax rate period, it was nearly half of it.Chu Ruifeng also promised that this is only a temporary trial, and if the rebel army has other ways to supply demand in the future, the tax will be reduced again.
In addition to stipulating taxes, matters such as corvee were also determined.The number and time of corvee service for the people are stipulated every year, and the date of corvee service has been reduced by about two-thirds compared with before. In this way, the labor loss of the people can be avoided.Once migrant workers are needed for emergency work, a certain amount of subsidies need to be given for the time beyond the corvée period, which reduces the exploitation of the common people.
Taxes and corvee are two important aspects of people's lives. Both of these aspects have been reduced, and at the same time a lot of unnecessary expenditures have been avoided. As long as there is no particularly large turmoil, people's lives will gradually improve. becoming steady.What Chu Ruifeng wanted was for the common people to recuperate, and only when the common people were rich could they truly support the rebel army.The aspiration of the people is the key to success. If you win the hearts of the people, do you still worry about the world?
Qiaoyun is not proficient in the things that Chu Ruifeng discussed with others, she just watched Chu Ruifeng fascinated.Seeing Chu Ruifeng chatting with others in high spirits, Qiao Yun felt that Chu Ruifeng was so handsome.Such an outstanding man in front of him belonged to her Huang Qiaoyun's husband, that kind of pride filled her heart, and Qiaoyun couldn't help but looked at Chu Ruifeng and giggled.
The discussion between Chu Ruifeng and everyone came to an end for the time being, and he turned his head by chance, just in time to see Qiaoyun's silly smile.Chu Ruifeng couldn't help laughing immediately, this silly girl, why is she so cute?Such a straightforward and undisguised expression of his inner thoughts made his heart jump with joy, and he just wanted to hold the best of everything in front of her eyes and love her wholeheartedly.
"But you're bored? If you're bored, you might as well leave later. I guess there's still some time here, so you shouldn't stay up too late. I'll go back to accompany you as soon as my side is over." Chu Ruifeng knew Qiaoyun's daily work and rest time, so he said this because he was afraid that the banquet would be too late and Qiaoyun would not be able to hold it.
Qiao Yun shook her head, "It's okay, I don't feel bored, it's very interesting to listen to you talk. I'll sit for a while and leave later. It's not too early. It's okay, just do your serious business, Don't worry about me, there are so many delicious ones, I can just eat some of them."
Qiao Yun felt very happy that Chu Ruifeng was able to pay attention to himself at any time while he was busy.Although the banquet in front of him is not very attractive to Qiaoyun, but Qiaoyun only needs to look at Chu Ruifeng, and he will be extremely satisfied.The two of them have been separated for so long, and they couldn't get together well in Anqing before, but now that they have the opportunity, of course she has to see enough.
The beloved woman in front of him was cute and sweet, and Chu Ruifeng's heart was also overflowing with tenderness. He stretched out his hand to hold Qiaoyun's weak and boneless little hand, and finally comforted him a little. "Then you go back and pack up and wait for me, okay?"
(End of this chapter)
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